RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (PT 16 HRS.) 1XC06 at Penobscot Valley Hospital

Lincoln, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Patient Care, Adolescent Patient Care, Geriatric Patient Care, Fluoroscopy Assistance, Special Procedures Assistance, Daily Quality Control Testing, Equipment Troubleshooting, Supply Management, Room Cleaning, Equipment Disinfection, CD Burning, Mammogram Statistics Entry, X-ray Equipment Operation, Mammography Examination, DR Systems Knowledge, PACS Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 1XC06 PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical. This position is part time, 16- hours, hourly rate, non-exempt, union. JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Able to adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding and immobilization devices for pediatric patients 2. Utilize proper technical factors and shielding for adolescents and explain procedures in a manner that adolescent patient can understand; questions female patient about chance of pregnancy. 3. Able to alter procedures and technical factors for geriatric patients and explain procedures in a manner that the geriatric patient can understand. 4. Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures 5. Can perform daily Quality Control test 6. Can trouble shoot equipment problems in absence of chief technologist 7. Maintaining supplies and reordering from central supply 8. Cleaning X-ray rooms and disinfecting equipment 9. Cleaning DR - plates/panels 10. Burning of CD’s 11. Faxing and photocopying as needed 12. Clerical duties as needed 13. Properly enters Mammogram statistics into computer 14. Demonstrates ability to operate all x-ray equipment including, Phillips, GE, AMx4 portable and CT scanner. 15. Demonstrates ability to use LoRad MIV unit and perform all aspects of Mammography examination. (Mammo techs only) 16. Completes all associated paperwork in a timely manner 17. Has working knowledge of DR Systems 18. Has working knowledge of PACs 19. Exercises proper radiation protection principles Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence. Emergency Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so. Requirements Graduate of an AMA-approved radiologic technology school, State of Maine license, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Experience in alternate modalities (Mammo and/or CT) preferred to assist in available service lines. Will train. Benefits PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.

Responsibilities

The technologist must adjust technical factors and utilize proper shielding for diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, while assisting the Radiologist with fluoroscopic and special procedures. Key duties also involve performing daily quality control tests, troubleshooting equipment, maintaining supplies, and ensuring proper radiation protection principles are exercised.